As a Full Professor at Texas A&M University-Kingsville and affiliated faculty with the Texas A&M Energy Institute, Dr. J. Louise Liu focuses on designing and characterizing nanostructured materials applied in sustainable energy and forensic sciences. Her team has developed graphene-ceramic cathodic materials and solid electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries. She achieved the highest power density for proton exchange membrane fuel cells and pioneered using metal-organic frameworks in disinfection. Recently, her lab-produced blood simulants showed prolonged storage stability for crime scene reconstruction and bio-compatible fingerprint extraction agents with a 40% improvement in efficiency over commercial agents (supported by the Department of Homeland Security). Her efforts have resulted in an impressive output of > 160 productions, including peer-reviewed publications, books, book chapters, patents, and over 180 presentations. She is dedicated to empowering students and young professionals with essential skills in three critical areas: chemistry materials synthesis, construction of battery cell grids and other energy storage devices, and electrochemical and structural characterization. Her commitment to workforce development ensures that the next generation of researchers is well-equipped to tackle the challenges of energy storage technology.
Dr. Liu is a scientist and a co-founder of a small business with over 20 years of advanced R&D experience, distinguished by her innovative approach, R&D management expertise, and leadership in fostering innovation. She has led teams of researchers and technicians in developing advanced materials and energy solutions, and participated in multi-million dollar R&D programs and demonstration projects. With over 10 years of experience managing diverse workforces, her strategic oversight extends to production, quality control, and safety protocols. She is an expert in R&D support requirements, including research engineering design, safety analysis, process improvement support, and workforce training, with in-depth knowledge of Federal R&D project requirements.
Dr. Liu has been certified as an ACS career consultant, served as the leadership roles in different divisions, and was named a Fellow by different scientific societies, such as the American Chemical Society, the Royal Society of Chemistry, and the Linnean Society. She received dozens of awards, such as E. Ann Nalley Regional Award for ACS Volunteer Service, the Women of the Year by the TX Diversity Council in 2023, and Distinguished Women in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry in 2021. She has been serving as the Councilor of the Energy and Fuels Division (ENFL) and the immediate past Chair of the South Texas Local Chapter, ACS. She was named the Faculty Fellow to conduct bio-energy and all-solid-state battery projects by the Department of the Air Force (DAF, US Air Force Academy) and the Office of Naval Research (The Carderock Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center). She has been certified as a Chartered Scientist and Chartered Chemist.